Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Experiment No 587

Lately, I’ve been curious about red and purple. Can they be worn together without looking like a reject from the Red Hat Society? This is actually my first attempt, not the five hundred and eighty seventh.

i like it in theory, but im not sure that this outfit hits the nail on the head. perhaps of those crocheted tights were worn overtop of a pair of red tights? and maybe add in a purple necklace? the feather adds a good touch, though i didnt notice it at first. maybe a different shade of red, closer to a burgundy?just my thoughts...

My best friend gave me a pair of patterned purple tights similar to these when she moved to a warmer clime, and she set off a patterned tight obsession with me. I tend to wear 'em with black (or my brown ones tone on tone with all brown), but I like your guts when it comes to colour - nice to see someone who's not afraid to try neat combos (red and purple: very regal ....).

I like this outfit a lot. The slender fit of the skirt and the stylish cardi along w/that great belt buckle make this absolutely NOT a Red Hat Society reject look. And even though I like the shoes, I can't really tell from the pic, but if there isn't enough contrast w/the purple and black it could almost look like an old frumpy shoe ... you know those utilitarian styles? So, if there's enough contrast, which it looks, like there is then I like the whole look. As Sheila and evanadine said, some purple accents would make this a bit more pulled together ... but I do like the outfit.

I kind of think the purple is too bright to go with this red. It doesn't seem coherent- but I like the idea! I also agree that the shoes/tights combo is a little busy. I love the belt and the skirt though!

I'm a great fan of red & purple, but don't let that stop you! I think this outfit looks great & I love the tights. BTW, I saw that you were the biggest contributor to wardrobe remix. Congrats! You are a real inspiration for me not just in pursuing your own personal vision, but in the excellent & creative ways you document your wardrobe.Am still waiting for us both to be wardrobe remixers of the week.........